Sector
IP Management
Indonesia establishes new mechanism for IP assets
12 December 2025The microcredit scheme allows IP owners broader access to funding.
Saudi Arabia, WIPO sign agreement to publish IP judicial rulings
11 December 2025Saudi Arabia courts’ IP rulings to go public under new WIPO transparency agreement.
China’s IP Experts 2025
31 October 2025In what was yet another record year for global patent filing, China remains atop the global patent filing standings.
Hong Kong to modernize copyright laws, launch IP financing sandbox to boost innovation
10 December 2025Government unveils targeted IP upgrades to speed commercialization and support high-growth industries.
2025 Asia IP’s editorial team reveals India’s top IP firms
31 October 2025India’s intellectual property regime has realized substantial improvements in recent years. Asia IP honours the top IP practices in the country with our annual India IP Awards.
Shein, Temu face U.S. scrutiny over forced labour and IP theft allegations
05 December 2025The scrutiny comes as Shein faces separate pressure in Europe.
Business of Asia Forum and Entrepreneur Day open with tribute
05 December 2025BIP Asia Forum and E-Day opened with a moment of silence for the victims of the Tai Po fire.
Thailand partners with royal police to combat IP violations
04 December 2025The initiative aims to remove Thailand from USTR’s notorious market list under the Special 301 Report.
South Korea’s IP Experts 2025
30 September 2025Stronger ties emerged between South Korea and ASEAN nations at the 8th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Heads of Intellectual Property Offices’ meeting in Seoul September 1-3, 2025.
Singapore’s IP Experts 2025
30 September 2025Singapore, along with well-situated peers including Switzerland, Sweden, the United States and South Korea, has a comfortable perch atop the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 rankings.
U.S. creative sector raises concerns over ‘problematic’ amendments to Philippine IP Code
27 November 2025The changes could weaken the Philippines’ copyright protections.
China launches crackdown on illegal IP agency practices
27 November 2025The rectification campaign will target “seriously illegal agencies and practitioners.”
South Korean retailers double down on character IP as competition intensifies
19 November 2025Retailers use popular characters to drive sales.
ASEAN should view IP as a strategic economic asset, says Malaysia chairman
09 November 2025The chairman calls for stronger regional frameworks, improved IP valuation and greater support for MSMEs.
Cambodia reaffirms commitment to IP protection
09 November 2025Cambodia helped shape future ASEAN IP plans and supported new programmes.